IceBridge - Instruments: Accumulation Radar

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Radars - Accumulation Radar

Accumulation Radar(NASA P-3B)

The accumulation radar system, also operated by CReSIS, provides a high-resolution profile of the top of the ice. By looking at this top layer, the accumulation radar allows IceBridge scientists to map variations in annual snow accumulation rates.

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An example of the data returned by the Accumulation Radar.